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A GOOD school with OUTSTANDING behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management.
Applications for reception 2026 open now – apply via your local authority.
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We also have an OUTSTANDING preschool onsite – Tinywoods – find out more >>
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If you would like to have a look around our school – please contact our school office via admin@lpa.shirelandcat.net to arrange a visit.
We still have a few places in Reception for September 2025 entry.
Since joining Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust in June 2021, a new era has begun at Lightwoods Primary Academy. Together with the Trust we are working to make continued developments throughout the school both in terms of education and relationships with the wider school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to come with us on the start of this journey, to help shape our academy for years to come.
At Lightwoods Primary Academy, our admissions arrangements comply at all times with The School Admission Appeals Code
Apply for a reception place - September 2026
If your child is due to start Reception in September 2026, we are excited to welcome you to our school! Below is an overview of the application process to secure a place for your child.
Key dates:
- Application Deadline: 15 January 2026
- Offer Day: 16 April 2026 (TBC) – you will be notified of your child’s allocated school place.
How to apply:
- Online application: Applications for Reception places must be submitted through your local council’s online school admissions system. Visit the council’s website and complete the form within the given deadlines. Information for Sandwell local authority admissions >>
- Information required: Ensure you have the following details ready:
- Your child’s full name, date of birth, and home address
- Parent or guardian’s contact information
- Your top school preferences – you may list several schools, make sure you put your preferred school at the top of the list.
Primary School Place (In Year Transfer)
To request a primary school place at Lightwoods Primary School you will need to make a formal application through the Admission’s Team at Sandwell Council via their website.
Nursery Admissions
If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below:
Lightwoods Primary School’s Admissions are managed by the Local Authority – Sandwell Council.
You will find all of the relevant information you require about Admissions to Lightwoods Primary Academy through Sandwell Council’s website here.
Sandwell Councils Admissions and Appeals Service can help parents with any school admissions problems.
- Annual Transfer: annual_schooladmissions@sandwell.gov.uk
- Mid Year Transfer: midyear_admissions@sandwell.gov.uk
- Appeals: schoolappeals_admissions@sandwell.gov.uk
Phone: 0121 569 6765.
Admissions Policies
Visit our School Policies page to view our Admissions Policy.
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